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I'd vote for the balcony on the 11th deck, too, mostly for the overhang issue.

 

We've been in angled balconies twice on the Escape - one forward-facing (14th deck), one aft-facing (12th deck). Both were good; I'd take either in a heartbeat on future cruises for the extra space on the balcony. We spend a lot of time out there!

Thanks, dolita22!

I have angled balcony booked for our December cruise this year on Getaway. Yay! :D

11274 for the better view.

I agree, I had the same cabin on the Breakaway twice.

Thank you, sverigecruiser and TVLady3! :)

I would not take one on deck 15. There is a HUGE overhang above you, and you won't be able to see the sky from your balcony. In addition, I love the cabins near the elevators and stairs like the one on 11. We've had both forward and rear angled, and it's a toss up.

 

15270 is directly on top of the angled we sailed in for the Transatlantic.

Thanks for sharing your experience, LrgPizza. :)

Which angled balcony stateroom would you choose? Forward facing stateroom (11274) or aft facing stateroom (15270 or 15870)

15270, 15870 are below Garden Cafe and closer to the pool deck.

11274 is near elevator and stairs.

Thanks! :)

Thanks everyone! :)

If you are staying in Miami you better book your hotel NOW. That is Art Basel Weekend.

 

Otherwise, I have no idea where or what the Getaway is or where is departs from.

 

That is also peak season in South Florida.

 

 

If you are leaving from Port Canaveral, I think it is still off season.

We're flying to FLL and cruising out from Port Miami.

Hi, all

I'm currently booked on 12/4 NCL Getaway. I joined our cruise Roll Call and some members have already made hotel reservation last month in April. I have never make hotel or flight reservation this far in advance. I usually make flight reservation 2-3 months and hotel 2-3 weeks prior our trip.

Do you get better deals booking this many months in advance? How far in advance do you make your reservation? Do you have any money saving travel tips and tricks you would like to share?

Your participation is very much appreciated! :)

Thanks for posting this, OP.

I checked both my and DH's account, didn't see the offer for Amex Costco but found it under Amex Blue Cash Everyday Card. Called my TA to put $500 on each card and got the confirmation emails from American Express immediately after the transaction took place. Yay! :D:D:D

Hi,

You've done your homework and I applaud you for that! ;)

Thank you! All from your recommendation.:D

I would suggest option 2 since the walk from the Top of the Baths isn't that long and is fairly flat. You can also decide whether to go to the Baths or Spring Bay first based on the number of people there at the time. The ferry will be $10pp more because you're buying one-way tickets, but it's well worth it to get the extra time on VG.

Great excursion idea! :)

Option #2 it is. Can't wait to visit VG for the first time in October.

Thanks! I will check out Devil's Bay video on Youtube.

We'll be at Tortola from 8AM-4PM on a Wednesday. We'll be traveling with 2 kids. (6 and 11) My 6 years old doesn't know how to swim yet, so I'm thinking to take them over to Spring Bay after the Baths.

I checked both ferry's schedule. And looks like I have two options.

Option 1. To Spanish Town, Speedy's 9AM - Return to Road Town, Speedy's 12:40PM

Option 2. To Spanish Town, Speedy's 9AM - Return to Road Town, Smith's 2:15PM

I like the 2nd option better but unsure about it. How difficult and how long is the walk from the Baths to Spring Bay? Do you think it's too much for the kids? My plan is to start from the Devil's bay trail, then make our way to the Baths. Have lunch at Top of the Baths and walk over to the Spring Bay.

OR Option 1. skip the Baths and spend 2 hours at Spring Bay, then take 12:40pm ferry back to Road Town.

Thank you !!!

We will arrive FLL at 10am.

I'll check with Go Airport.

Thanks, JohninDC. :)

No response.

I guess rental car it is. :)

I see many good recommendation of shuttle services from FLL to POM for a very reasonable price. I was wondering if there is shuttle or car service offer grocery stop.

I'd prefer using car service instead of rental car.

Thank you!

Thanks for writing the review and sharing all the wonderful pictures. :)

If you don't mind, I'd like to know what camera do you use? Thanks!

Aft!!!

Non available for my cruise date.

Always book port leaving the port of Miami. Miami beach ocean view vs industrial loading zone of port.

Too early to tell where Escape will dock but if she uses Getaway/Epic docks over the years Nassau will also have the better port view.

St Maarten and St Thomas had better docked views starboard on Epic and same for Getaway (I think)

So if I cant get aft, I will always book port. Love leaving Miami port side from your balcony.

Thanks, David.

Starboard ;)

Thank you!

NCL Escape Eastern Caribbean Port or Starboard?

Which side would you recommend? Thank you! :)

CRUISE PORTS EMBARK Miami (Florida); St. Thomas (US Virgin Islands); Tortola (British Virgin Islands); Nassau (Bahamas); DISEMBARK Miami (Florida)

Thank you both for your input. :)

Need some recommendation, please.

Would you choose Deck 8 or 10 Balcony Cabin? Norwegian Getaway.

Thanks!

There are options like 8748, 8752, 10884, 10886

Thank you! :)

Need some recommendation, please.

Norwegian Getaway Port or Starboard?

Itinerary - St. Thomas, Tortola Itinerary, Nassau.

Thank you! :)

EDIT: Got my answers. :D

looks like the duration of the tour is 5.5 hours stated from their website.

i'm going to make a ressi with them for our upcoming cruise.

does anyone know about their cancellation policy?

thanks!